<p>LITHIA -- WFLA-TV meteorologist John Winter died Thursday afternoon at his home.</p><p>At 3:30 p.m., an anonymous caller reported the death to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff’s spokeswoman Debbie Carter said.</p><p>Carter later told WFLA News Director Don North that deputies are investigating Winter’s death as an apparent suicide, North told the Tribune.</p><p>Winter worked on WFLA's morning newscasts.</p><p>Prior to WFLA, Winter, 39, worked at KGBT-TV in Brownsville, Texas.</p><p>Winter grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole High School. His interests included weight lifting and various outdoor activities.</p>